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Film Set Catering in Enfield Lock
A menu everybody knows: fish and chips, sausages and pies, with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy. Film set catering in Enfield Lock.
- Stills shoots
- Lunch at the unit base
- Ad shoots
A chip van near Enfield Lock
Diets, allergies and planning
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. Here are a few tips:
- Have a back-up for special diets
- Share the base location and route
- Confirm allergies by email
- Send final numbers the day before
We set up at the unit base ahead of lunch.
A gazebo by the van keeps the line dry.
Film set catering in Enfield Lock, fried fresh
Location shoots, commercials and wrap parties all suit a chip van. We are often asked to cater period dramas on location and stills shoots, serving cod and chips, sausage and chips and haddock and chips.
In Enfield Lock, unit bases are often in car parks or yards. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot. We cook inside the van, right where your crew are, and the food reaches them hot and crisp.
- Where
- Enfield Lock (EN3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- On the menu
- Cod and haddock, chips, sausages and pies
- On the side
- Curry sauce, mushy peas and gravy
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Page updated
- 24 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Your quote will be clear. What affects it most:
- The menu and how many choices
- Access and parking
- The minimum booking
- The date and time of year
When you compare quotes, check what each one includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Details that help
Good planning starts with a few facts. Please include:
- Where the event is
- Access details such as gates and narrow lanes
- Expected numbers
- Dietary needs, with numbers
Still finalising the details? That is fine: give us a rough idea and the date, and we will firm it up nearer the time. Start when you’re ready: fill in our quote form.
Your questions about a fish and chip van for the crew in Enfield Lock
Is parking a problem for the van in Enfield Lock?
It can be, so tell us about driveways, yards, car parks or a council suspension. We’ll plan around it.
Can the van park in Gunpowder Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, normally the council. Ask them first, and tell us what they say.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes. Children generally love sausage and chips. Include children in your numbers.
What if the weather’s bad?
The weather does not stop the van, because the fryers are inside. Soft ground after heavy rain is the bigger issue, so have a hard-surface spot in mind.
How fast is service?
Keeping choices simple and sending people up in groups helps. Tell us your timings and we will advise.
Do we need to provide equipment?
Everything is cooked in the van. Let us know what’s available at the site.
Can you park on the road outside?
That depends on local parking rules. A drive, car park or yard is normally easier; for the street, check the council’s rules.
What areas do you cover?
We take the van across London and the South East, Greater London included. See all areas.
What comes out of the fryer
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Sausage and chips
Sausage and chips is the go-to for anyone who isn’t a fish fan, especially with curry sauce.
Enfield Lock for film and TV crews
Enfield Lock is in Greater London. We cover Enfield Lock as standard, so your shoot just needs a date, a spot for the van and a serving time. We take the van to 764 places across Greater London. We serve events right across the region, from Enfield Lock to London (12 miles away).
For crew arriving by train, Enfield Lock has its own station, Enfield Lock station.
We cover shoots in every part of the EN3 postcode area. Streets in the area include Bell Lane, Park Road and Albany Road, and the van can serve a shoot on any of them with a suitable parking spot. If your venue is just outside Enfield Lock, we also cover Enfield Island Village (1 mile east), Brimsdown (1 mile south), Enfield Highway (1 mile south-west) and Sewardstone (1 mile east). Further out, we also take the van to London (12 miles south), City of Westminster (12 miles south-west), Marylebone (12 miles south-west), Kensington (14 miles south-west), St Pancras (11 miles south) and Shoreditch (10 miles south).
Nearby you’ll also find St Michaels Hospital (2.5 miles west) and Edmonton Green Shopping Centre (3.3 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Lippitts Hill and Bowyer's Water.
- Local schools include Oasis Academy Enfield (under half a mile north-east) and Aylands School (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Enfield (2.7 miles west)
DIY versus a fish and chip van
Ordering in from a local chip shop is an option. Large orders are slow, and the food cools in the bags. A van solves that by cooking on site.
Not sure whether to order in or book a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
Occasions we serve in Enfield Lock
It suits short shoots without a full catering unit.
The van suits big events and small ones. Common bookings include:
- Crew treats on long shoot days
- Music video shoots
- Wrap celebrations
- Photo shoots
Among the historic houses close to Enfield Lock are Forty Hall (1.8 miles west). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Before you book anyone
- How allergens are handled
- Whether VAT is included
- When final numbers are due
- What the van needs: space, access, power
For planners, venues and organisers
Parks, greens and streets generally need permission for a catering van. The council or landowner will tell you what they need.
For big groups, the service window matters, so we can plan how to keep the queue short. Sending people up in groups helps.
Why fried-to-order beats a buffet
A wrap party at a venue costs more. A van keeps it relaxed and simple. Larger groups normally cost less per head, because the van, travel and set-up cost much the same either way. Give us your numbers and we will quote.
What you get with us
- Something for crew to gather round
- Nothing for you to cook or clear
- Bookings across Greater London, including Enfield Lock
- A menu almost everyone likes
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
How it works
Nothing is cooked before it is needed. Fish is battered and fried when people come up to the hatch, so it’s as fresh as from any chip shop. Light in Enfield Lock lasts until about 9:20pm at midsummer; for dawn calls or late wraps, plan lighting at base.
- Start with three things: the date, the place and a rough headcount.
- Show us where the van would go, and we will confirm it works.
- A week or so before, we confirm timings and numbers.
- We park, open the hatch and start frying for the crew.
- Last portion served, we tidy up and head off.
Before we arrive
- Arrange somewhere dry for the queue
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Get permission for the van from the venue
Getting a price
Every quote is worked out for your event. Give us your date first, and we’ll check availability straight away.
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Other occasions in Enfield Lock
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch